Melodious Warbler

Hippolais polyglotta

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Brief #

Plain brown back and wings, and yellowish underparts.

Synonyms #

  • Zarcero políglota (Spanish)
  • Folosa amarela (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Melodious Warbler is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

The adult has a plain brown back and wings, and yellowish underparts. Compared to the icterine warbler, the upper parts are rather browner and the under parts rather yellower. The bill is strong and pointed and the legs are brown. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are paler on the belly.

Measurements #

Length: 13 - 13 cm
Wingspan: 17 - 20 cm
Weight: 11 - 14 g

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